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Rajasthan is the magnificent land of numerous kingdoms, majestic forts and palaces, diverse cultures, varied landscapes and vibrant colours. Experience the land of regal splendour with Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, the contemporary royal living. The Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is the regal delight where every moment is woven together into an everlasting and immemorial experience to be lived and cherished forever.royal-rajasthan-on-wheels-train-qufx_l

The makers of the Palace on Wheels have rekindled the charm of luxury with utmost consideration of your comfort and modern amenities at the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels. This tour is extensively planned to take you through the whispering sands of desert, the intriguing sagas of forts and palaces, and the adventurous escapades to the wilds; while you witness the luxuries on the train in a truly royal fashion. This train is newly built and designed in a contemporary royal style. You will be delighted with the magnificent interiors, sumptuous meals, expensive wines, and personalised service by the Khidmatgars, the likes of which you would rarely experience.

Saloons – Super Deluxe The Bravura Suite 

Your princely saloon offers a spacious living with complete comfort of royal suite. The exquisite silk and velvet bedspreads and draperies take you to the era of munificent living. The finely carved wooden furniture in the super-deluxe suite adds to your experience. The bed in the cabin is large and comfortable with colour-coordinated draperies. The ottoman, sofa-chairs and writing table have been provided to make your stay more comfortable. The suites have been named after the two precious stones, Emerald and Diamond.

Saloons – The Extraordinary Suite 
Welcome to your exquisite saloon, your personal imperial chamber. The saloon has been designed to live up to the grandeur of contemporary princely living with elegant silk furnishings for a befitting aesthetic appeal. These saloons have been thematically designed with co-ordinated colour schemes and textures to augment their splendour. Your chamber offers luxuries with meticulously chosen bedding and upholstery, writing-table and chair to make your stay more comfortable. Your furnished saloon gives you sufficient mobility within the coupe. The saloons have been created in three different themes in hues of exquisite jewels, Ruby, Sapphire and Pearl.

Dining and Cuisines 
A delicious meal, presented appetisingly and served with love is the perfect beginning and end of the day. And we serve it all. Sheesh Mahal and Swarn Mahal, the two Restro-Lounges on the Royal Train await you to savour the grand royal feast. Indulge in mouth-watering delicacies from Rajasthani, Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisines. Sheesh Mahal has been adorned with splendid floor lamps and crystal pelmets; the entire restro-lounge is made of wood and crystal. The Swarn Mahal, has been planned around a theme of gold and brass. Dinning at both the restro-lounges will add to your pleasure. Amidst aesthetic splendour, feast on your delicious meal with customised hand-made cutlery and specially designed crockery.

Bar & Lounge 
Accompany your sumptuous meals with finest wines and an array of international brands of liquor on the two restro-lounges Sheesh Mahal and Swarn Mahal on the Royal Train. The fully equipped bar on the train serves selected brands on Aperitif, Malt, Whisky, Scotch, Rum, Vodka, Cognac, Wines and Champagne. These premium delights have been put to serve your palette better.

Souvenirs 
The Royal Rajasthan on Wheels has souvenirs, to provide you with knickknacks and keepsakes that you would love to pick up. These include products and apparels specially designed to suit your interest like:

– Beer Mug
– Emboss Leather Jewellery Box
– Leather Photo Frame
– Cruet Set
– Old Paper Notebook with Train Painting
– T-shirt, Caps, etc.

Spa 
A pampering cannot go amiss while on a vacation, especially if the holiday is in India. Royal Rajasthan on Wheels brings to you the finest spa services on board. This lifestyle spa will provide relaxation and wellness solutions on board with personal care products for hair, skin and body. The well-equipped spa will offer various massages and therapies and revitalising solutions amidst royal ambience. The royal train will have a dedicated coach for excellent spa services. The products used by the spa are from the house of Amatrra.

Other Facilities 

Hospitality – At Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, the gracious hospitality is bound to leave you speechless. Your experience at the regal train will be doubled by the warm welcome and the diligent service. The meticulously trained attendants, your Khidmatgars will serve you round the clock.

Splendid Saloons – The 13 deluxe coaches have been rightly named after the famous palaces of Rajasthan. Namely, Hawa Mahal, Chandra Mahal, Surya Mahal, Moti Mahal, Sukh Mahal, Jal Mahal, Padmini Mahal, Kishori Mahal, Phool Mahal, Jogi Mahal, Kumbha Palace, Umaid Palace, Lalgarh Palace. The Super-Deluxe coach is Taj Mahal.

  • Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is a no smoking train.
  • The Royal train is Wi-Fi enabled.*
  • The windows in the Royal Train are the largest in any train running on tracks in India and have been made especially for enjoying the visual treat on your royal escapade.
  • The super deluxe saloons have an individual temperature control facility.
  • Channel music system and public address system.
  • Get engrossed with a range of board-games and a variety of books on the train.
  • Various national dailies and magazines are available aboard.
  • Laundry service is available on board to serve you better.
  • A separate safe is provided in your cabin to store your valuables.
  • 110/120 V sockets in Train.
  • Mailbox is provided on board.
  • Foreign exchange counters are available at hotel counters.

Transport – For a comfortable sightseeing experience, Royal Rajasthan on Wheels will provide modified Volvo buses for the passengers in deluxe saloons and cars for passengers in super-deluxe saloon.

Itinerary

The Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is one of the world’s most exciting rail journeys, as the train provided more facilities on board, as for the royal destinations it proceeds to every single day. With everything taken care of dining accommodation, sightseeing as well as organized shopping, there are nothing for the traveller to do but sleep in the history of the land, soak in the colours and experience the royal life of Maharaja. The tour starts from Delhi and come back to the city after going through in order:

Delhi > Jodhpur > Udaipur > Chittaurgarh > Sawai Madhopur > Jaipur > Khajuraho > Varanasi > Agra > Delhi

Day 1: Sunday, Delhi
Welcome on arrival at Safdarjung Railway Station. 4.00 PM
Dinner on Board 8.00 PM
Departure for Jodhpur 9.00 PM

Welcome on arrival (16.00 hrs) at Safdarjung Station Delhi.
Delhi – The luxurious Royal Rajasthan on Wheels takes you through a seven day exploration of the vibrant Rajasthan. The magic of the splendid journey begins at New Delhi and prepares you to weave the fabric of delightful imagination becoming reality over the next seven days. Your royal journey begins from Delhi and takes you through various Erstwhile Princely States. Welcome on board at Delhi with the ceremonial greetings at the safdarjung station with traditional Aarti and Tika with garlanding and some mock tails to refresh your selves. After check in, you would be escorted to the respective cabins. Feel the difference of the World in the moving Palace which empowers luxury and tradition.
(Departure 21.00 Hrs)

Day 2: Monday, Jodhpur
Breakfast on Board 7.30 AM
Arrival at Jodhpur 8.00 AM
Welcome and departure for sightseeing visit of Jaswant Thada, Mehrangarh Fort and Umaid Bhawan Palace, Shopping 9.00 AM
Lunch at 5 star/Palace Hotel 1.15 PM
Arrival on RROW (BGKT) 3.30 PM
Departure for Udaipur 4.30 PM
Dinner on Board 8.00 PM

Jodhpur – the second largest city of the state of Rajasthan is famous for its magnificent Meharangarh fort. Another example of Rajput glory is the Jaswant Thada in 1899. Lunch at the fabulous 5 star hotel & dinner on board.
(Arrive at 08.00 AM. Breakfast on board | Departure 16.30 Hrs)

Day 3: Tuesday, Udaipur
Arrival at Udaipur 7.00 AM
Breakfast on Board 7.30 AM
Departure for sightseeing visit of Sahelion Ke Bari, City round, City palace, Boat ride. 8.30 AM
Lunch at 5 star/Palace Hotel 12.30 PM
Arrival on RROW 2.15 PM
Departure for Chittaurgarh 2.30 PM
Chittaurgarh – Tuesday
Arrival at Chittaurgarh and departure for sightseeing visit of Chittaurgarh fort. 4.45 PM
Evening tea at fort cafeteria 6.00 PM
Light & Sound Show 6.30 PM
Arrival on RROW 8.00 PM
Dinner on Board/Hotel 8.30 PM
Departure for Sawai Madhopur. 10.00 PM

Udaipur – Water marked by whimsy & splendor, the Venice of the holds stage as one of India’s truly seductive cities. Udaipur is an international destation unto itself, packed with princeliness & passion, Udaipur is raw Rajput dreaming, with palaces, haveils gardens & temples at every turn. Visit to the beautiful princely city palace. Lunch at 5 star hotel & in the afternoon followed by a trip to crystal gallery.
(Arrival 07.00 AM Breakfast on board| Departure 14.30 Hrs) 

Chittorgarh – The story is a saga of valor, tenacity & sacrifice. The fort of Chittorgarh is a treasure trove of history & offers to the traveler an insight into the life of the great Rajput rulers. The Victory tower or Vijay Stambh is one of the main tourist attractions of the fort. Gaumukh reservoir & the palace of queen Padmini are important spots to the south of the Rana Kumbha palace. The light & sound programme is shown at the fort.  Dinner on board/ Hotel Panna with cultural programme.
(Arrival 16.45 Hrs | Departure 22.00 Hrs)

Day 4: Wednesday, Sawai Madhopur – Jaipur
Arrival at Sawai Madhopur 5.30 AM
Departure for Ranthambhore National Park 6.00 AM
Arrival on RROW & Breakfast 9.15 AM
Departure for Jaipur 9.30 AM
Arrival at Jaipur 11.30 AM
Welcome & Departure for sightseeing 11.45 AM
Arrival at Amber Fort & Elephant ride visit of Amber fort 12.15 PM
Visit of Amber Fort 12.30 PM
Lunch at 1135A.D. cafe Amber 1.30 PM
Departure from Amber and shopping 3.00 PM
Visit of Observatory and City Palace City round/Shopping 3.45 PM
Arrival on RROW (Evening Tea & Rest) 6.00 PM
Departure for Dinner 7.30 PM
Cultural programme & Dinner 8.00 PM
Departure from Hotel 9.30 PM
Arrival on RROW 10.00 PM
Departure for Khajuraho 10.15 PM

 

Sawai Madhopur – Located in the eastern part of Rajasthan, Sawai Modhupur’s claim to fame today is the Ranthombore fort & Rathambore national park. Visit the national park to catch a glimpse of the majestic tigers roaming around in the open wilderness & also pay a visit to the imposing fort to turn a page in the history of Rajasthan. There is also a temple on route the park by the name of Amareshwar Mohadeo temple which can be visited by tourist. Lunch on board.
(Arrival 05.30 AM Breakfast on board or Hotel Vinayak | Departure 09.30 AM)

Jaipur – Welcome by caparisoned elephants & sweet music of the auspicious ‘Shehnai’. Watch the awesome ‘Hawa Mahal’ (the palace of winds), elephants ride at Amber Fort, shopping of centuries old object de arts & other items. Lunch at a 5 star hotel / on board & visit to the city palace residence of the Erstwhile Maharaja of Jaipur which houses a museum of amazing centuries-old artifacts & the observatory built by the founder of jaipur maharaja Sawai jai Singh-II who himself was noted astronomer. Dinner hotel jai Mahal palace with cultural program.
(Arrival 11.30 Hrs | Departure 22.15 Hrs)

Breakfast on Board 8.00 AM
Arrival at Khajuraho & Departure for sightseeing, visit of temples (Western Group) 10.00 AM
Lunch at 5star/Palace Hotel 1.00 PM
Visit of Temples (South Group) 2.30 PM
Return to RROW for Fresh N up & Tea 5.00 PM
Departure Light & Sound show 6.00 PM
Departure for Varanasi 8.00 PM
Dinner on Board  
Breakfast on Board 8.00 AM
Arrival at Khajuraho & Departure for sightseeing, visit of temples (Western Group) 10.00 AM
Lunch at 5star/Palace Hotel 1.00 PM
Visit of Temples (South Group) 2.30 PM
Return to RROW for Fresh N up & Tea 5.00 PM
Departure Light & Sound show 6.00 PM
Departure for Varanasi 8.00 PM
Dinner on Board  

 

Khajuraho – Khajuraho was the capital of the Chandela Kings, now famous for its magnificent temples. The temples were built by Chndela dynasty between 950 A.D. and 1050 A.D., are example of Indo Aryan architecture. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and the Jain Tirthnkras, the temple show case the art and architecture of medieval India. The Khajuraho temples have declared a world Heritage site. The Temples of Khajuraho are divided in to three geographical groups western, eastern and southern.

1. After breakfast on train tourist will visit western group of temples which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and considered to be the most evolved example of central Indian temple architecture. This temple is also the largest of Khajuraho temples.
BLunch at Hotel Clarks Khajuraho.
3. After Lunch visit of south group of temples and museum.
4. Return to train evening tea, rest and shower.
5. In the evening guest will witness light & sound (son-et-lumire). The show detailing the history of Khajuraho has been introduced at the western group of temples.
6. Return to RROW, dinner on board and departure for Varanasi.(Arrival 10.00 AM Breakfast on board | Departure 20.00 Hrs)

Day 6: Friday, Varanasi
Arrival at Varanasi 6.00 AM
Departure for Boat ride River Ganga & City Tour Bharat Mata Mandir & BHU 6.00 AM
Return to RROW for breakfast 9.00 AM
Departure for Sarnath (Visit of Sarnath) 10.00 AM
Arrival at Hotel for Lunch 1.00 PM
Return to RROW for Rest 2.30 PM
Departure for Ghat/Bazaar 4.00 PM
Return to RROW after Aarti 7.30 PM
Dinner on Board 8.00 PM

 

Varanasi (Banaras) – Varanasi is the oldest city of the world. Varanasi is more than 3000 years old and known as the city of temples. The city is situated on the bank of river Ganga. The river Ganga is worshipped as a living goddess. There are more than 700 temples and 90 odd ghats. Visvanatha temple or Golden temple is dedicated to the lord Shiva. The Ganga Ghats (River Fronts) are the most popular pilgrimage spots of Varanasi. The holy city has been a symbol of spiritualism, philosophy & mysticism for thousands of years and has produced great saints & personalities like Guatam Buddha, Mahaveer, Kabir, Tulsidas, Sankaracharya, Ramanuja and Patanjali. It was the city chosen by the Buddha for first turning the wheel of his law for mankind.

1. Unforgettable sun rise boat ride when the temples along the river front are bathed in the sun light. Visit of Bharat Mata Mandir and BHU after boat ride.
2. Return to RROW for breakfast.
3. Visit of Sarnath and Archeological museum. Sarnath is the place where lord Buddha delivered his first major sermon after gaining enlightment, chinese scholar huieh Tsang visited sarnath in 640.
4. Lunch at Hotel Gatway Taj Ganges and return to RROW for rest.
5. Evening visit of Ghat-Maha-Aarti at the Ghat Ritualistic worship (aarti) to the river at Dahsawmegh Ghat, oil lamps and incense are lit, flowers are offered and bells ring out in unison while sacred mantras are chanted.
6. Return to RROW, Dinner on board, departure for Agra.(Arrival 06.00 AM | Departure 21.00 Hrs.)

Day 7: Saturday, Agra
Breakfast on Board 7.30 AM
Arrival at Agra Cantt. 10.00 AM
Departure for Sightseeing Visit of Fort, City tour. 10.15 AM
Lunch at 5 star Hotel 12.45 PM
Departure from Hotel Visit of Taj Mahal & Shopping 2.15 PM
Light and Sound Show 6.30 PM
Return to RROW 8.15 PM
Dinner on Board 8.30 PM
Departure for Delhi 9.00 PM

 

Agra, Taj Mahal – Breakfast on board 7.30 AM 
Arrival at Agra 10.00 AM 
Departure for Delhi 9.00 PM 

Visit of Agra Fort
This was originally made of bricks Babar was the first Mughal Emperor who stayed in this fort. Humayun was crowned here, Akbar rebuilt the fort with red sand stone and decided to make it his capital. Shahjahan destroyed some of the old buildings in order to make his own. Shajahan was imprisoned by his own son in this fort. The fort was witness of Indian mutiny of 1857. Shahjahan got the inspiration for the Red Fort of Delhi from here. Agra Fort is a world heritage site.

Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal was built on the banks of river yamuna by emperor Shajahan in the memory of his beloved wife Ajumand Bano. The site selected for the tomb was given by the Maharaja of Amber. White marble was taken from makrana Rajasthan. The chief architect was Ustad Isa Afendi and Ustad Lahori. Artists were invited from Persia, Turkey and Baghdad. The work of mausoleum began in 1633 and 20,000 workers laboured for 17 years to build it. The marble walls are carved with motifs and inlaid work of precious and semi precious stones. For centuries this monuments has attracted tourist from all over the world. Taj Mahal is a world heritage site.

1. Lunch at Hotel Jay Pee Palace.
2. Light & Sound show on the History of Taj in a covered audition.
3. Return to RROW Dinner on board and departure for Delhi.
(Arrival 10.00 AM Breakfast on board 7:30 AM| Departure 21.00 Hrs)

Day 8: Sunday, Delhi
Arrival at Safdarjung New Delhi 4.00 AM
Breakfast on board 7.00 AM
Checking out latest by 7.30 AM


Delhi
(Arrival 04.00 AM Breakfast on board. Check out time 07.30 AM)

 

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